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Olympia (Modern Greek: Ολυμπία [oli(m)ˈbi.a]; Ancient Greek: Ὀλυμπία [olympí.aː]), officially Archaia Olympia (Greek: Αρχαία Ολυμπία lit. ' Ancient Olympia ' ), is a small town in Elis on the Peloponnese peninsula in Greece , famous for the nearby archaeological site of the same name.
Jul 19, 2024 · Olympia, ruined ancient sanctuary, home of the ancient Olympic Games, and former site of the massive Statue of Zeus, which had been ranked as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Olympia is located near the western coast of the Peloponnese peninsula of southern Greece, 10 miles (16 km) inland.
Welcome to the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games website. Follow the world's top athletes as they go for gold in France (Jul 26-Aug 11, 2024).
Olympia is a historic venue in London that hosts various events, from consumer shows to conferences. It is also undergoing a major transformation from 2025, with new live music, theatre, hotel, restaurant and office spaces.
Jul 2, 2012 · Ancient Olympia was an ancient Greek sanctuary site dedicated to the worship of Zeus located in the western Peloponnese. The Pan-Hellenic Olympic Games were held at the site in honour of Zeus every four years from 776 BCE to 393 CE. Olympia is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Early History
Learn about the origins, rituals and events of the Ancient Olympic Games, held in Olympia, the sacred site of Zeus. Discover how the Games evolved from a religious festival to a cultural and sporting spectacle in Antiquity.
Explore the ancient sanctuary of Zeus, where the Olympic Games were held every four years from 776 BC to 393 AD. Discover the masterpieces of art and architecture, the religious and cultural significance, and the universal values of this Pan-Hellenic site.
